Shamiri Institute Clinical Supervisor – Kiambu Jobs in Kenya
Job Description:
Clinical Supervisors will be part of our Shamiri Program—a youth-led, youth-oriented mental health care program and delivery system that integrates two essential elements: 1) a rigorously tested evidence-based mental health intervention (the Shamiri, or “Thrive!” in Kiswahili, intervention) that includes simple, empirically supported psychological elements, uses stigma-free, culturally appropriate content, and 2) dissemination in secondary schools by youths trained as lay-providers and integration into a three-tier mental health care model that brings together youth lay-providers and expert clinicians and psychiatrists.
Clinical Supervisors will supervise our Shamiri Fellows (youth lay-providers). The project will focus mainly on Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties.
Roles and responsibilities:
Supervising Fellows throughout their tenure (training through program wrap-up)
Completing a supervisor training program and attending and assisting with Fellow training.
Undertaking necessary continuous professional development as provided by Shamiri.
Attending all program sessions, you are assigned and always arrive on time.
Assisting with logistical aspects of program delivery, particularly in preparation for and during program delivery at schools.
Acting as a line of communication between Fellows and Shamiri staff.
Acting, with supervision, to help ensure participation and Fellows’ health, confidentiality, and safety.
Attending meetings with fellow Shamiri supervisors and relaying information promptly outside meetings as and when necessary.
Develop and submit weekly reports highlighting the following: special cases reported, challenges reported during the week, positive highlights of the week, etc.
Work with Hub Coordinators to resolve basic-level issues and disputes among fellows.
Help with orientation, onboarding, and training of the Thrive! Fellows as and when needed.
Provide clinical support to in-need students in schools during and after program implementation.
Consistently update relevant digital hub channels.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, or clinical psychology. Some past practice experience in clinical practice, wellness, psychology, or mental health work (e.g., having worked as a Fellow or a group leader) would be an added advantage.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and past experiences.
Use mistakes as opportunities for growth.
Demonstrate interest in helping others and ensuring their confidentiality, fair treatment, safety, and well-being.
Demonstrate commitment to the broad scope of values, ethics, and goals at the height of the Shamiri mission.
Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills; show that you are highly responsible.
Possess strong time management skills and a strong sense of punctuality.
Possess strong communication skills both with supervisors and supervisees.
Possess a strong desire to learn.
Possess some basic writing skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Shamiri Institute Clinical Supervisor – Kiambu Jobs in Kenya
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